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2023 Honda Pilot TrailSport - Review by Mark Fulmer

2023 Honda Pilot TrailSport - Review by Mark Fulmer

The Honda Pilot family sized SUV has expanded its capabilities to go beyond "let's get out of town" into "let's REALLY get out of town!" As in off-road capable? Yes, indeed. ... Continue reading

2023 Toyota Camry SE Hybrid Nightshade – Review by David Colman +VIDEO

2023 Toyota Camry SE Hybrid Nightshade – Review by David Colman +VIDEO

The Nightshade Camry SE Hybrid is an inflation buster that offers terrific value in the midsize sedan segment. ... Continue reading

2024 Kia Sorento (PHEV) Plug in Hybrid (34 MPG Gas EPA Rated Combined; 79 eMPG EPA Rating Combined)

2024 Kia Sorento (PHEV) Plug in Hybrid (34 MPG Gas EPA Rated Combined; 79 eMPG EPA Rating Combined)

IRVINE, Calif., Nov. 09, 2023 – The 2024 Kia Sorento Plug-In Hybrid carries over into the model year with very few changes. ... Continue reading

2023 Toyota Prius Limited - Review by Mark Fulmer

2023 Toyota Prius Limited - Review by Mark Fulmer

On day one of my week-long evaluation of the 2023 fifth generation Prius, I had people of all ages and types asking if they could take pictures. It was easy to agree with them because I too found the smooth aerodynamic lines pleasing. ... Continue reading

2023 Mazda CX-30 2.5 Turbo Premium Plus – Review by David Colman

2023 Mazda CX-30 2.5 Turbo Premium Plus – Review by David Colman

Based on the search results, it seems that there are a few reviews and information pieces on the 2023 Mazda CX-30 2.5 Turbo Premium Plus [1][2]. Some key points from the various sources include: The CX-30 is a fun-to-drive SUV with standard driver assistance and tech features (1). The 2.5 Turbo Premium Plus is one of t ... Continue reading

2023 Toyota GR86 Premium - Review by David Colman +VIDEO

2023 Toyota GR86 Premium - Review by David Colman +VIDEO

If you've been following the joint venture hatched by Subaru and Toyota to market a 2+2 sports car using a Subaru motor in a Toyota chassis, you're entitled to be confused by the constantly shuffling nomenclature. ... Continue reading

2023 Chevrolet Bolt EUV Premier - Review by Bruce Hotchkiss

2023 Chevrolet Bolt EUV Premier - Review by Bruce Hotchkiss

Back at the end of September 2022, I posted a revue on two 2022 Bolts, an EV and an EUV. The biggest news for 2023, and I reported on this in September, is a reduction in price. ... Continue reading

2023 Toyota Corolla Hybrid SE AWD Sedan – Review by David Colman

2023 Toyota Corolla Hybrid SE AWD Sedan – Review by David Colman

Makes lots of sense while saving you lots of cents ... Continue reading

2023 Volkswagen ID.4 AWD Pro S - Review by Bruce Hotchkiss +VIDEO

2023 Volkswagen ID.4 AWD Pro S - Review by Bruce Hotchkiss +VIDEO

One criticism I have with many EVs is that they try too hard to be different. ... Continue reading

Acura On The Auto Channel: Made In USA 2024 Acura TLX Sport Sedan Gets Enhanced Styling, New and Improved Tech and Quieter Cabin

Acura On The Auto Channel: Made In USA 2024 Acura TLX Sport Sedan Gets Enhanced Styling, New and Improved Tech and Quieter Cabin

Acura today revealed an extensive refresh of the 2024 TLX lineup that raises its sports sedan game, including styling enhancements front and rear, improved in-car technology, more standard features and a quieter cabin. ... Continue reading

Honda and Acura Sedans and SUVs Earn Five 2023 Newsweek Autos Awards

Honda and Acura Sedans and SUVs Earn Five 2023 Newsweek Autos Awards

November 3, 2023 — TORRANCE, Calif. The editors at Newsweek have honored four Honda and Acura models with five 2023 Newsweek Autos Awards, including an editor's top pick, wholeheartedly recommending them to buyers. ... Continue reading

2023 Kia Sportage Hybrid SX-Prestige HEV AWD - Review by Bruce Hotchkiss +VIDEO

2023 Kia Sportage Hybrid SX-Prestige HEV AWD - Review by Bruce Hotchkiss +VIDEO

A while back I opined that I was done with hybrids. I felt that their day had passed, why have a partly electric vehicle? Well I was wrong. ... Continue reading

Letter From Europe; Driving in WAJ's Santa Rosa

Letter From Europe; Driving in WAJ's Santa Rosa

Things have been rather hectic around here of late. I had a call from Michael Coates, President of our group, the Western Automotive Journalists. ... Continue reading

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